The verdict in three sentences
For a Dakar-based industrial group with 3 subsidiaries and 900 employees, often steered by executives or shareholders based in Toronto or elsewhere in the diaspora, a bilingual FR/EN corporate website with investor and ESG sections costs between 5 and 12 million FCFA in 2026 (about 7,600 to 18,300 EUR, or 8,300 to 20,000 USD), depending on how many subsidiaries are covered, the volume of reports and integrations. An international agency in Toronto, Paris or Casablanca will charge 2 to 3 times more for the same scope, without better knowledge of local requirements such as Senegal's Law 2008-12 on personal data. Plan 3 to 4 months and CDN hosting at around 40,000 FCFA a month (about 61 EUR).
Scope of a group corporate site and its price
An industrial group's website addresses demanding audiences: banks and lenders (BOAD, IFC, Afreximbank), investors, government, qualified candidates, business press and communities living near production sites. Each section meets a specific expectation.
| Section | Content | 2026 budget (FCFA excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate core, 20 to 30 pages | History, governance, businesses, key figures | 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 |
| Subsidiary pages (3) | Activities, sites, contacts, news per subsidiary | 900,000 to 2,100,000 |
| Investor section | Annual reports, financial statements, releases | 700,000 to 1,800,000 |
| ESG and impact section | Environmental metrics, local jobs, reports | 600,000 to 1,500,000 |
| Careers and applications | Openings, CV upload, routing per subsidiary | 500,000 to 1,300,000 |
| Full English version | Professional translation and integration | 600,000 to 1,300,000 |
| CMS with approval and training | Two-level workflow, 2 training sessions | 400,000 to 900,000 |
A site focused on the core, investor section and English version lands around 5 to 7 million FCFA (7,600 to 10,700 EUR). With 3 detailed subsidiaries, ESG, careers, an interactive annual report and an HR tool integration, the budget reaches 10 to 12 million FCFA (15,200 to 18,300 EUR).
Local agency or international agency: comparison
| Criterion | Premium Dakar agency (nearshore) | International agency (Toronto, Paris, Casablanca) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget for the same scope | 5 to 12 million FCFA | 13 to 33 million FCFA |
| Average day rate | 150,000 to 300,000 FCFA (230 to 460 EUR) | 450,000 to 850,000 FCFA (690 to 1,300 EUR) |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 months | 4 to 6 months |
| On-site workshops in Dakar | Included | Billed (flights, hotels) |
| Knowledge of Law 2008-12 and the CDP | Native | Variable |
| Optimisation for local mobile networks | Priority | Often secondary |
| Post-launch support | Same time zone, WhatsApp | Time-shifted, tickets |
An international agency remains relevant if the group is preparing a listing on a foreign exchange or already has a design system imposed by a European or North American shareholder. For most groups in the region, a premium local agency that masters mobile-network performance and the Senegalese legal framework offers the best value, even when the project is steered from Toronto over video calls.
Hosting, compliance and performance: recurring costs
The site must load fast in Dakar, Abidjan, Paris and Toronto. Hosting with a CDN (a delivery network that places copies of the site close to visitors) costs about 40,000 FCFA a month. Law 2008-12 requires declaring personal data processing to the CDP (Senegal's data protection authority), notably for job applications and contact forms.
| Recurring item | 2026 monthly cost (FCFA excl. VAT) | Annual cost (FCFA excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting + CDN + SSL certificate | 40,000 | 480,000 |
| Maintenance and security | 100,000 to 200,000 | 1,200,000 to 2,400,000 |
| Backups and 24/7 monitoring | included or 25,000 | 0 to 300,000 |
| Report and content updates (package) | 75,000 to 150,000 | 900,000 to 1,800,000 |
| CDP declaration and processing register | one-off | 300,000 to 600,000 in year 1 |
On performance, aim for a homepage under 1.5 MB that renders in under 2.5 s on an average 4G network: a large share of visitors, decision makers included, browse on smartphones.
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Mrs Ndiaye, communications director of a Dakar industrial group (food processing, packaging, logistics, 900 staff), working with a board member based in Toronto, picks a bilingual site at 8,400,000 FCFA excluding VAT (about 12,800 EUR or 14,000 USD): core, 3 subsidiaries, investors, ESG, careers. Recurring costs: 40,000 FCFA hosting and 150,000 FCFA maintenance per month, so 2,280,000 FCFA a year.
Three-year cost: 8,400,000 + 6,840,000 = 15,240,000 FCFA (about 23,200 EUR). A Toronto agency had quoted the equivalent of 22 million FCFA for the build alone. The saving, about 13.6 million FCFA on the build, funds more than 5 years of maintenance. Meanwhile, the careers section replaces part of the paid job ads, saving about 2,500,000 FCFA a year on executive hiring.
FAQ
How much does a corporate website for a Dakar industrial group cost?
Between 5 and 12 million FCFA excluding VAT in 2026 (7,600 to 18,300 EUR), depending on subsidiaries, investor and ESG sections and integrations. Add 1.7 to 3 million FCFA a year in recurring costs.
Does the site need to be declared to the CDP?
Personal data processing (applications, forms, newsletter) must be declared under Law 2008-12. Budget 300,000 to 600,000 FCFA of support in the first year.
Why does an international agency cost 2 to 3 times more?
Its day rates reach 450,000 to 850,000 FCFA (690 to 1,300 EUR), and trips to Dakar are billed on top. The delivered scope is often identical.
How long does it take to launch the site?
Count 3 to 4 months, including 4 to 6 weeks to gather subsidiary content and get executive approval.
Can we pay in instalments, including from abroad?
Yes, the usual schedule is 40 % on order, 30 % on mock-up approval and 30 % at launch, by bank transfer, card, Wave or Orange Money.
Let's scope your project. Share your subsidiaries, priority sections and deadline (general meeting, annual report), and we will price a corporate site between 5 and 12 million FCFA with a 3 to 4 month plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
